Launched in December 1986, Vietnam’s “reform” era (đổi mới) came to an end in August 2024. Domestic political events in the ensuing months ushered the country into a new era, although the coming period may turn out to be a Gramscian interregnum, when “the old is dying and the new cannot be born.”

Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War. By Sui-Lee Wee and Anton L. Delgado The Vietnam War ended half a ...

Thailand: A business visa is required to start a business while a SMART visa is available for startups and professionals in the tech industry. Remote workers can also apply for a digital nomad visa. Overall, Thailand’s visa system is more structured while Vietnam’s offers more flexibility.

One of Vietnam’s largest banks reported surging profits last year, as the Southeast Asian economy turned a corner from the “perfect storm” of 2023. The Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank,

FREMONT, Calif. - Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), recognized as a global leader in energy technology, has announced the expansion of its solar market presence into Vietnam and Malaysia. The company,

Southeast Asia’s economic growth is expected to go into overdrive in 2025, with Asean markets leading the way. According to an Asia House report, Vietnam and Philippines will remain key growth drivers.

After a stellar year in terms of traveller numbers and new products, industry leaders wish to capitalise on the forward momentum. Hoteliers spoke to VIR’s Hoang Dan about their optimism for the sector in 2025.

Vietnam's economy has been steadily growing from strength to strength, and now, the country has a range of its own incubators and accelerators.

Vietnam’s ambitious strategies to 2030-2045 present new opportunities for international collaboration in R&D, higher education, EdTech, etc.

HANOI -- Panasonic Holdings will strengthen its wiring device business in Southeast Asia by boosting production at its main factory in Vietnam and starting sales in Cambodia, as the Japanese electronics company looks to fend off Chinese rivals and maintain its top share in Asia.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

The United States has suspended its support for global landmine clearing operations, prompting warnings from de-mining charities that the pause will lead to avoidable deaths.